Hi! 👋
I'm Alex.
About Me
I'm a Software Developer with a First-Class Honours degree in Software Development. I've worked across various roles in the tech stack, delivering practical solutions to complex problems.
In my current role with Defaqto, I work across the full Software Development Lifecycle, creating and maintaining business-critical software solutions. I collaborate within an agile team to deliver innovative test-driven applications that drive business improvement using technologies such as PHP, Laravel, MySQL, C# and Azure.
Some of my hobbies include training jiu-jitsu or travelling to new places with my Labradoodle, Honey!
Projects
A few of my projects are showcased below. If you want to see more, please visit my projects page.
Remote-Only.dev
An ambitious full-stack job aggregation service, focussed on remote work and hiring opportunities for tech professionals.
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HistoryHike
My final University project. A location-based walking and historical education game.
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Work Timeline
Since beginning my Computing & IT (Software) degree, I've worked in full-time IT roles alongside studying. I'm now a Software Developer with Defaqto, where I develop innovative, elegant solutions to complex problems.
Tech Skills
I've had the pleasure of working with a variety of tech throughout my professional, academic and personal life. Some of my favourite tech to work with is listed below.
Backend
Java
SQL
Spring
C#
PHP
Azure
Python
NodeJS
Frontend
HTML
CSS
SCSS/Sass
Livewire
JavaScript
Svelte
React
Flutter
Android Studio
Misc
Git
Docker
Linux
Postman
JIRA
Personal Traits
I am a friendly, goal-driven individual who truly enjoys learning new skills more than anything else! When encountering new problems, I take full ownership of them and revel in finding their solutions. This is a truly deep passion of mine.
High-pressure environments are where I truly shine brightest — pressure makes diamonds after all!
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Enthusiastic learner
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Highly motivated
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Effective communicator
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Resilient personality
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Highly adaptable
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Strong time management
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Positive attitude
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Team player
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Analytical mindset
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Innovative problem-solver
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Ambitious
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Forward-thinking
University
Alongside full-time work, I graduated with a First Class Honours (1:1), achieving a result I am immensely proud of. My final project received an exceptional 90%, highlighting my ability to combine the technical knowledge I've gained within the context of real-world challenges.
Throughout my time with the Open University, I gained invaluable skills, including software development patterns (e.g. MVC, MVVM, etc.), machine learning, algorithms and data structures, web development, networking protocols, system security, REST/SOAP API development, cloud computing, ITIL service management, database architecture/administration, operating system architecture, ethics in computing, and statistical analysis.
Of all my studies, object-oriented programming (OOP) and systems architecture interested me most. I am eager to continue leveraging my expertise in cloud environments.
Contact
Want to get in touch? Reach out via email, GitHub, or LinkedIn.